Question 1

Sociologists consider women a minority because __________.

Accepted Answer

Sociologists consider women a minority because of their historically subordinate status in society. This has led to social, economic, and political disadvantages for women, just as it has for racial and ethnic minorities. The term "minority" in this context does not refer to numerical representation, but rather to a social group that experiences systematic disadvantage and discrimination.

Question 2

The middle-class idea that work outside the home was a man's world, and the home itself was a center of civilization and security managed by women first emerged __________.

Accepted Answer

The middle-class idea that work outside the home was a man's world, and the home itself was a center of civilization and security managed by women first emerged during the industrial revolution in the 1800s.

Question 3

Women's role in the home was emphasized in __________.

Accepted Answer

The cult of female domesticity, also known as the cult of domesticity, emphasized women's role in the home during the 19th century in America. This ideology promoted the idea that women's place was in the home, where they were expected to fulfill certain duties, such as cooking, cleaning, and raising children. This ideology was seen as a way to preserve traditional gender roles and promote moral values, and it was widely accepted at the time.

Question 4

Which of the following is true of U.S. middle- and upper-class homes in the 19^th century?

Accepted Answer

In the 19th and early 20th century, physical spaces in middle- and upper-class homes came to be identified by gender. Women's spaces were often centered around the parlor or living room, while men's spaces were centered around the dining room or study. Children's spaces were often separated from adult spaces, but not necessarily divided by age.

Question 5

According to the text, in the early 20^thcentury progressive era, household ideology was __________.

Accepted Answer

The text states that in the early 20th century progressive era, household ideology was "shared domesticity," meaning that both men and women were expected to share domestic responsibilities and work together towards maintaining the household. This goes against the idea of gender segregation or gender equality, and uni-sex is not a relevant concept in this context.

Question 6

The text maintains the "practical necessity" of middle-class women remaining at home to accomplish domestic chores was significantly reduced in the __________ with the emergence of labor-saving devices.

Accepted Answer

The emergence of labor-saving devices significantly reduced the practical necessity of middle-class women remaining at home to accomplish domestic chores, and this happened in the 1920s.

Question 7

What did early 20^th century feminists advocate to break "the patriarch-designed drudgery and isolation" that middle-class women faced in the home?

Accepted Answer

Early 20th century feminists advocated for the establishment of collectivist organizations where people would live in housing without private kitchens or laundries. This was seen as a way to break the patriarch-designed drudgery and isolation that middle-class women faced in the home by sharing domestic responsibilities and creating a sense of community. The other choices are not accurate representations of the strategies advocated by early 20th century feminists.

Question 8

Today, co-housing projects are most commonly found in __________.

Accepted Answer

According to the context, co-housing projects are most commonly found in Scandinavia.

Question 9

Sociological research was first done on gendered housing preferences in the late __________.

Accepted Answer

Sociological research on gendered housing preferences first began in the late 1960s.

Question 10

Gans' study of Levittowners indicated that Levittown women __________.

Accepted Answer

Gans' study found that Levittown women were less pleased with suburban living than men, as they often felt isolated and dissatisfied with the limited social and cultural opportunities available in the suburbs.

Question 11

Daphne Spain's study of data from the U.S. Government Housing survey indicated that women today prefer to live in __________.

Accepted Answer

Daphne Spain's study revealed that women today prefer to live in single family suburban houses, which offer more space and privacy than urban or densely populated areas.

Question 12

What percentage of women with school -age children are now employed outside the home?

Accepted Answer

According to recent data, approximately three quarters (or 75%) of women with school-age children are now employed outside the home. This represents a significant increase from previous decades.

Question 13

McManus and Bullock found that women are more successful in being elected to public office __________.

Accepted Answer

McManus and Bullock's research indicates that women are more successful in being elected to public office in cities with populations over 25,000. This suggests that larger urban areas may be more open to female candidates, possibly due to more progressive attitudes or greater focus on issues where women are perceived as strong leaders.

Question 14

The country of ancestry reported by the largest percentage of Americans is _________.

Accepted Answer

Germany is the correct answer because the largest percentage of Americans report German ancestry, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. This reflects historical patterns of immigration, where large numbers of Germans migrated to the United States, especially during the 19th century.

Question 15

It is estimated there were__________ immigrants to the United States before the 1920s.

Accepted Answer

According to historical data, it is estimated that there were around 45 million immigrants to the United States before the 1920s.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about the immigration to the U.S. is true? ________

Accepted Answer

Throughout American history, immigrants have faced discrimination, prejudice, and even violence. Some groups, such as Chinese immigrants in the 19th century and Muslim immigrants in the 21st century, have faced even greater hostility. While America has welcomed millions of immigrants over the years, it has not always been with open arms.

Question 17

The first of the mass immigrant groups was the __________.

Accepted Answer

The Irish were the first of the mass immigrant groups to arrive in the United States, beginning in the mid-1800s.

Question 18

The Irish and Germans are called __________.

Accepted Answer

The Irish and Germans are often referred to as the old or second wave immigrants as they arrived in the United States during the mid-19th century, before the "new" wave of immigrants from Eastern and Southern Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Question 19

Between 1901-1920, a majority of immigrants came from __________.

Accepted Answer

Between 1901-1920, there was a shift in immigration patterns as a majority of immigrants came from Southern and Eastern Europe, including Italy, Russia, and Poland. This was in contrast to previous years when a majority came from Northern and Western Europe.

Question 20

Immigration was spurred at the beginning of the 20^th century by __________.

Accepted Answer

The technology of larger and faster steamships made it easier and faster for immigrants to travel to the United States, leading to an increase in immigration in the early 20th century.

Quiz 9: Diversity: Women, Ethnics, and African Americans